Professor's Syllabus for CSIT 110-DL

	Professor's Name:	Mrs. Mary A Burke
	Course Title and Number:	Computer Literacy - CSIT110
	Course Description:	An introductory course designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of computers and information. The course familiarizes students with the interaction of computer hardware and software. Emphasis is placed on the application of microcomputers, the use of productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet management, file and data base management, search tools) to gather, analyze, organize and present information, and the social and ethical aspects of the impact of computers on society. Students may not enroll for credit in this course if they have earned credit for a higher-level computer science course.
	Semester:	Fall 2008

Top	Office Location:	TECH225 (Technology Building)
	Phone Number:	(732) 255-0400 x2167
	E-mail Address:	mburke@ocean.edu

	Office Hours:		Listed on course website
			Online as needed

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Required Text and other Materials:

New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11th Edition, Introductory; 9781423925170
Course Technology, 2008 Bundled With:

SAM 2003 Computer Literacy w/ Assessment & Training v3.1; 9781423912552
NP CC replacement CD from the 8th edition, containing the “Classic Labs”; 9781418839390

ISBN # 9781428398573

Link to OCC Bookstore: http://bookstore.ocean.edu

Required Hardware
(if working at home):

Pentium III or higher
256MB of RAM
CD-ROM drive
Mouse
2.5GB minimum available hard drive space
SVGA graphics (800x600 256 color or higher)
Sound card and speakers recommended

Required Software
(if working at home):

Microsoft® Windows 2000nbsp; or XP
Microsoft® Office Suite preferred
Internet access (high speed broadband, T1 or ISDN recommended; 56K minimum connection required). Persistent connection required.
E-mail account
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (can be downloaded)
Macromedia®Flash@tm&Player 7 (can be downloaded)
Windows Media Player

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Understand the historical development and functions of computers.
Identify the necessary hardware and software components of a computer system.
Manipulate windows and files in a Windows environment.
Understand the functions and use of a word processor, spreadsheet, and database manager.
Understand the capabilities and limitations of computing technologies, and be able to identify problems appropriate for computer solutions.
Understand the consequences of computers on society.
Understand the guidelines to purchasing a computer system.
Use e-mail and access the Internet for information.
Become aware of the possible future uses of computers and their impact on society.
Acquire concepts, skill, strategies, and attitudes, which will enable them to become independent learners about computers.

General Education Goals Addressed in the Course:

1.  To develop the ability to become an independent thinker through mathematical, scientific and philosophical reasoning.
2.  To develop the ability to communicate effectively through reading, listening, speaking and writing.
3.  To develop the ability to solve problems by collecting, organizing and evaluating information.
4.  To develop both the ability and moral sensitivity needed to make informed judgments concerning ethical issues.
5.  To develop an understanding of technology and its impact on society and the environment.
6.  To foster the curiosity, creativity and desire to become autonomous learners for life.

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Course Standards:

Assignments submitted after the scheduled deadline will drop a letter grade for lateness.
Students may resubmit assignments, but not for full credit.
Forums will be locked after the scheduled deadline and can not be made up.
All unit assignment drop boxes will be locked after each unit test.
Tests will be locked after the scheduled deadline and can only be made up based on extenuating circumstances, which will be evaluated on a case by case situation.
The Final project must be a team project.

Attendance Policy:

The college policy is 10%. The student must access the course web site at least once every week and submit the required assignments. If the student has missed more than a 1.5 weeks (10%) or has not submitted the assignments, the student will be denied access to the course. The student will be dropped from the course after the second week with a grade of "W" if it is prior to mid-semester unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.

Grading Scale:	90	-	100	A
	88	-	89	B+
	80	-	87	B
	78	-	79	C+
	70	-	77	C
	60	-	69	D

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Course Outline:

Overview
1. Definition of a computer
2. Computer components
  1. Hardware
  2. Software: System, user interface, application, licensing, installing
3. Categories of computers
4. History of computers
Introduction to Windows
1. Desktop
2. Window properties and operations
3. Running programs
4. Task switching
5. Shutdown
Multimedia
1. Definition
  1. Text and Interactive Links
  2. Animation
  3. Audio and Video
2. Applications
  1. Education
  2. Entertainment
  3. Virtual Reality
3. Equipment
  1. Hardware
  2. Software
Production Software
1. Wordprocessing
  1. Formatting
  2. Templates and wizards
  3. Tools: Spelling, Grammar and Thesaurus
2. Spreadsheets
  1. Formulas
  2. Formatting
  3. Functions
  4. Charting
  5. What-if-analysis
3. Database
  1. Tables and relationships
  2. Queries
  3. Forms and reports
4. Integration
  1. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)
5. Presentations
  1. Templates
  2. Viewing the Presentation in Slide Sorter View
  3. Adding Text to an Object
  4. Using Clipart
  5. Adding Special Effects
  6. Running an Automatic Slide Show
Computer Files and Data Storage
1. Types of files
2. File-naming conventions
3. Directory structure
4. Storage devices
5. Using files - Find, Copy, Move, Delete, Properties
Computer Architecture
1. Data representation
2. Memory
3. Central Processing Unit
4. Input/Output Devices
5. Boot Process
Computers and the Consumer
1. Guide to purchasing desktops, notebooks and peripherals
2. Product life cycles
Communication and Networks
1. Communication
  1. Mail: Electronic and Voice
  2. Telecommuting
  3. Videoconferencing
2. Networks
  1. Hardware
  2. Software
  3. Types of Networks: Local Area (LANs) and Wide Area (WANs)
  4. Configuration
  5. Protocols
Internet
1. History
2. Addresses
3. Commercial Service Providers
4. World Wide Web (WWW)
5. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
6. Browsers
7. Netiquette
Security and Privacy
1. Security
  1. Hardware Failure
  2. Viruses, Vandalism, and Computer Crime
2. Privacy
  1. Legislation
  2. Software Surveillance
  3. Information Privacy
  4. Policies and Procedures
3. Data Security
  1. Redundancy
  2. Backup
  3. Encryption
Computers and Society
1. Technology in the Workplace
  1. Virtual corporations
  2. Online job searching and interviewing
2. Technology in Education
  1. Distance learning
  2. Virtual colleges
3. Technology in Science
4. Technology in Social Science
5. Virtual Communities
Computers and Ethics
1. Copyright and patent protection
2. Fair use and piracy
3. User guidelines for copying text, graphics and software in Cyberspace
4. Censorship: Objectionable materials on Internet
Artificial Intelligence
1. Learning from experience
2. Expert Systems
3. Robotics

Top	Statement of Plagiarism:	Students should refer to the student handbook and review Policy #5180
	Statement about Civility:	Any student who is not courteous and respectful of the members of the class and the instructor, or uses language inappropriate for the classroom environment, will be warned once. If the behavior continues the second infraction will result in immediate withdrawal from the class. The Discussion board is for public discussion only - it is not the place for personal commentary. The Discussion board is the ideal place to ask questions so all students can benefit from the response. All personal matters (i.e. grading, absences etc.) are to be discussed with the instructor through private email, phone conversation or in person.

	Evaluation of Student:	All Labs and Projects scheduled on the course web site They are to be uploaded to the appropriate assignment drop box or e-mailed as described on the Assignment drop box. NOTE: In order for assignments to be evaluated they must be submitted to the course web site.) Chapter Discussions posted to the appropriate topic on the courses web site. Chapter Skills Training (SAM) posted to the SAM2003 web site. Three online unit tests: tests consist of Multiple Choice questions based on the chapter material and Essay Questions scheduled on the course web site. Team final report and presentation with evaluation scheduled on the course web site
		All of the above work is assigned a point value. See My Grades on the course web site. Grades will updated within 48 hours of the due date in the following order (Discussion, Projects, Labs, SAM, Objective Tests, Essay Tests).

	Campus resources and services:	There is tutoring available [a] in the Writing Lab for all subject areas, not just English courses, [b] in the Mathematics Tutoring Center and [c] in the Technology Building by appointment. In addition, Student Success Seminars are scheduled each week and are posted on the college website under "Campus Resources and Services".
	Disclaimer:	Reasonable changes to this course outline may be made exclusive of course requirements, course calendar, and grading procedures.

Disclaimer: The schedule and procedures described in this course outline are subject to change depending upon the needs of the class.

Revised: August 2008 {mb}
Revised: March 2005 {cj}